run in 1 of 2

verb

Definition of run innext
1
as in to visit
to make a brief visit I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package

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2
as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in

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run-in

2 of 2

noun

ˈrən-ˌin How to pronounce run-in (audio)
as in encounter
a brief clash between enemies or rivals the rival gangs had a bit of a run-in last night

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Recent Examples of run in
Verb
LineOut, now on an Oscar qualifying run in Los Angeles, explores the psychic space of refugees forced to abandon home. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 July 2026 Fortunately, a single black-and-white camera was running in the venue all night, and the footage has leaked onto YouTube. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026
Noun
Cavalli, the Nationals’ budding star right-hander, is appealing the seven-game suspension that he and Boston’s Willson Contreras both received Thursday for their individual roles in the benches-clearing run-in at Fenway Park on Tuesday evening. — David Aldridge, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Paper Tiger is loosely based on an incident in Gray’s life about when his family had a run-in with the Russian mafia during 1980s NYC. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for run in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
  1. visit
  2. arrest
  3. encounter
  4. come over
  5. seize
  6. step in
  7. grab
  8. come by
Verb
  • Many patients visit the renowned clinic looking for a third or fourth opinion, carting with them unsorted documents from external health systems.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • The violence also prevented Migné and members of his coaching staff from visiting Haiti to scout or evaluate players in their home environment.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of visit
Verb
  • The Fort Worth Police Department arrested three men on narcotics charges after seizing a large amount of drugs from their homes, police said.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
  • Aïnouz’s new feature, however, is extreme in its brand of dysfunction and study of incestuous lust, amped up by its arresting cinematography.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of arrest
Noun
  • The bird remains mostly still during the encounter aside from leaning toward the mask.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • First Amendment concerns The encounter mirrors concerns raised by press freedom advocates before the law was enacted.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Definition of encounter
Verb
  • The latest escalation comes over a battle for the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • An innumerable number of people who were at Sony back in the day came over to Apple.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
Definition of come over
Verb
  • Trump has also mused about taking control of the strait by force, possibly by seizing one or more strategic islands held by Iran.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • The goal was limited to driving out the Iraqi troops who'd seized Kuwait.
    — Greg Myre, NPR, 18 July 2026
Definition of seize
Verb
  • In 2019, when the Fed was shrinking its balance sheet, the cushion of reserves available in the banking system dropped, leading to a spike in overnight lending rates that forced the central bank to step in and add liquidity back into markets.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Linked Learning steps in by partnering with schools and guiding students on how to earn college credit through dual community college enrollment, internships and industry certifications.
    — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of step in
Verb
  • Paredes was quickly on the scene, grabbing Garcia briefly by the throat and shoving him to the floor.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • If relaxing is more your speed, grab a glass of Chablis, settle into an Adirondack chair with a good book, and watch the sunlight dance across the lily pads.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
Definition of grab
Verb
  • Garbrandt, once an undefeated bantamweight king, now holds a 15-8 record, with most losses coming by finish.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • Just a couple of hours later, the user commented that someone came by the dumpster and retrieved the documents.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026
Definition of come by

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